Sequences & Series Questions and Answers
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Sequences & SeriesJohn takes out a loan of $11600 that charges 10% interest compounded monthly. If John makes $130 monthly payments, determine how long it will take him to pay off the loan. Round your answer up. John will pay off the $11600 loan after months.
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Sequences & SeriesThe radius of the wheel on a car is 32 inches. If the wheel is revolving at 454 revolutions per minute, what is the linear speed of the car in miles per hour? Round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesProve that if F is a field, K is a finite extension of F and E is a finite extension of K, [E: K[K: F] = [E: F].
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIn a classroom of children, do the following assignments give functions? Explain why or why not. To each child, assign his or her first name. From a list of the last names of children in the class, assign the child.
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Sequences & SeriesLet t(n) be the function that assigns the nth term of a sequence to n the number of the term.
a. If t(n)=4n - 3, determine which of the following are output values of the function:
i. 1
ii. 385
iii. 389
iv. 392
b. If t(n) = n², determine which of the following are output values of the function.
i. O ii. 25
iii. 625
iv. 1000
v. 90
c. If t(n) = n(n-1), determine which of the following are in the range of the function.
ii. 2
i. 0
iii. 20
iv. 999
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesConsider the exponential function g(x)= 36(1.07)^7x
a. As an increases throughout the function's domain, g(z) sometimes increases and sometimes decreases.
b. Whenever a increases by 1, the value of g(x) is multiplied by
c. The 1-unit growth factor for g is
d. The 1-unit percent change for g is
e. The unit growth factor for g is
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesConsider the sequence -11,-5, 1,7,...
(a) What is the general term of this sequence?
(b) What is the 100th term in this sequence?
(c) What is the sum of the first 100 terms in this sequence?
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Sequences & SeriesFor the following function defined that is one-to-one, write an equation for the inverse function in the form y=f(x), and then graph fan
one-to-one, say so.
f(x)=√√4+x.x2-4
The domain of fis
(Type your answer in interval notation.)
The range of fis
(Type your answer in interval notation.)
If the function is one-to-one, find the domain of f
OA. The domain off
OB. The function is not one-to-one
If the function is one-to-one, find the range of f
Select the correct choice below, and fill in the answer box if necessary.
is(Type your answer in interval notation)
Select the correct choice below, and fill in the answer box if necessary
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Sequences & SeriesAn initial sample of 428 g of a radioactive substance decays according to the function A(t) = 428e-0.038t
where t is given in years.
(a) How many grams of the substance will remain after 124 years? Round your answer to one decimal place.
(b) What is the half-life of the substance? Round your answer to one decimal place.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesConsider the differential equation
x2y"-7xy' + 15y = 0;
x³, x5, (0, ∞).
Verify that the given functions form a fundamental set of solutions of the differential equation on
Form the general solution.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesA number is 12 more than another number. Twice the sum of the two numbers is 20. Find the two numbers.
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Sequences & SeriesLet b be a positive constant.
Select all of the following statements that apply to the exponential function f(x) = b.
Decreases when 0 < b < 1 and increases when b > 1.
Increases when 0 < b < 1 and decreases when b > 1.
Horizontal asymptote at y = 0.
Vertical asymptote at x = 0.
Has domain (0, ∞).
Has domain (-∞, ∞0).
Has range (0, ∞).
Has range (-∞, ∞).
a-intercept at (1,0).
y-intercept at (0, 1).
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesHow do I Find the center and the radius of
the circle represented by the equation 2x 2
+ 4x + 2y 2 - y = 3
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesA speed trap on the highway set by the O.P.P. shows that the mean speed of cars is
105 km/h with a standard deviation of 7 km/h. The posted speed limit on the
highway is 100 km/h. Drivers who are going 20 km/hour over the limit get demerit
points? What percentage of drivers should get demerit points?
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Sequences & SeriesAlgebra
Jeremy wants to set up a fund for his son's
education such that he could withdraw
$1,596.00 at the beginning of every 3
months for the next 4 years. If the fund can
earn 3.30% compounded semi-annually,
what amount could he deposit today to
provide the payment?
Round your answer to the nearest cent
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesConsider the function f(x) = x + b, where b is a
constant, and find the following.
a. f(f(0))
b. f(f(2))
C. All inputs x for which the final output is x, that is,
f(f(x)) = x.
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Sequences & SeriesAlgebra
Assume that 11% of people are left-handed. If we select 5
people at random, find the probability of each outcome
described below.
a. The first lefty is the fifth person chosen.
b. There are some lefties among the 5 people.
c. The first lefty is the second or third person.
d. There are exactly 3 lefties in the group.
e. There are at least 3 lefties in the group.
f. There are no more than 3 lefties in the group.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesFind the area of a parallelogram bounded
by the y-axis, the line
x = 2,
the line
f(x) = 6 + 2x,
and the line parallel to f(x) passing through
(4, 12).
square units
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWhich of the following is true?
Enter a, b, c, d, or e.
a. Irrationals = {|p, qe all INT}
b. 2.59 is irrational
c. 1.2345678... is rational
d. {(Natural Numbers) n (Whole Numbers)}
{Natural Numbers}
=
e. 16 is irrational
Algebra
Sequences & Series1-1 0
-1-
-1 5-2
0-2 4
find an interval of length 1 that contains A2, the second eigenvalue of A.
A=
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWhich of the following terms describes the shape of the following data set?
15, 15, 16, 16, 16, 16, 17, 17, 18, 18, 20, 21, 22
A Symmetric
D
Uniform
Bimodal
Skewed right
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesDiscuss the continuity of function f(x,y)=(y² - x²/y² + x²)2 Be sure to state any type of discontinuity.
Algebra
Sequences & Series2. With what tire pressure would his car start hydroplaning at 45 miles per hour?
3. At 55 miles per hour?
4. At 65 miles per hour?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesLet C be the function whose graph is given to the right. This graph represents the cost C of using m anytime cell phone minutes in a month for a five-person family plan.
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWhat is the annual growth rate of P(t) = 50(1.62) where t is given in years) as a percent? Be sure to show all your work
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Sequences & SeriesSolve the following inequality for y:
-9x - y < 10
y<10-9x
y> 10-9x
y≤ 10+ 9x
y<-10-9x
y≤ -10 + 9x
y>-10-9x
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Sequences & SeriesConsidering the inequality 5x - 4y < 12, the shaded area of its graph is described by
shaded above a dashed line
shaded below a dashed line
shaded above a solid line
shaded below a solid line
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Sequences & SeriesSolve the systems of linear equations using a graphing method.
4x + y = 29
x + 4y = 26
(6,5)
(5,6)
(5,5)
no solution, parallel lines
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesHow many of the eleven integers greater than 10^7 and less than 10^7+12 are divisible by 11? (solve without calculator)
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesSolve the systems of linear equations using the substitution method.
y = 3x 8
5x + 5y = -36
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesWilliam has sold 89, 48, 76 and 63 appliances in the last four months, respectively. How many appliances will he need to sell this month to maintain an average of at least 71 sales per month?
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesThe fraction that is found halfway between 8/9 and 1/10is:
89/180
162/180
71/180
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Sequences & SeriesGiven a line whose slope, m, is - 2 and passes through point (3, 0), the graph will go up to the left and cross the y-axis at (0,
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesGiven two circles whose radii are 9" and 3", the ratio of their areas is what? Mark all correct answers, more than one answer may be correct.
9/1
3/1
9:1
3:1
3 to 1
9 to 1
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Sequences & SeriesYour boss asks you to package toy blocks into a box so he can deliver them to the toy store to sell. Each block is a cube with one inch side lengths. The interior of the box measures 10 x 10 x 5 in inches. What are the upper and lower limitations for how many toys fit into the box?
upper limitation: 500; lower limitation: 250
upper limitation: 250; lower limitation: 0
upper limitation: 500; lower limitation: - 500
upper limitation: 500; lower limitation: 0
There are no parameters in this situation.
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Sequences & SeriesUse the addition property and/or the multiplication properties to find a and b.
If -5<x<4 then a <2x+2<b.
a=
b =
(Type an integer or a simplified fraction.)
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Sequences & Seriessolve the following equation on the interval 0<theta<2pie. show work. should be four solutions 2 sin2θ = sin θ
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesThe function A Age 23st models the amount an individual owes a credit company t years after some initial debt. If a person currently owes $1,900 and makes no payments, how much time will pass before that person owes $15,0007 Round to 3 decimal places. After about years.
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Sequences & SeriesJan and Jim started hiking from the same location at the same time. Jan hiked at 5 mph with a bearing of N32 E, and Jim hiked at 3 mph with a bearing of N38 W.
How far apart were they after 2 hours?
After 2 hours of hiking, they were
Algebra
Sequences & SeriesIf f(x) = int(3x), find:
(a) f(1.5) (b) f(3.9) (c) f(-2.4)
(a) f(1.5)= (Simplify your answer.)
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Sequences & SeriesYou are the sales manager for your school's drama production. From what you've noticed in the past, you will likely sell 450 tickets at $11 each. You reason, however, that each time you drop the price by $1, you can expect 50 more sales. Graphically determine the ticket price that will maximum revenue for the school.
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Sequences & SeriesThe displacement d (in meters) of an object at time t (in seconds) is given by the equation: d = r sin(2 t). What is the time required for one oscillation?
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Sequences & SeriesA man improvises a temporary shield from the sun using a rectangular piece of wood with dimensions of 1.4m, 1.5m, and 1.3m. With the longest side lying horizontally on the ground, he props up the corner above the ground with a vertical pole 0.9m long. What would be the area in sq.m. of the shadow on the ground when the sun is vertically overhead? 0.95 0.84 O 0.75 1 pts O 0.5
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Sequences & SeriesA satellite is in an elliptical orbit around the earth with the center of the earth at one focus, as shown in the figure. The height of the satellite above the earth varies between 110 mi and 440 mi. Assume that the earth is a sphere with radius 3960 mi. Find an equation for the path of the satellite with the origin at the center of the earth. (Assume the elliptical orbit of the satellite lies in the xy coordinate plane with a focus at the origin and the other focus lying on the negative x axis.)
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Sequences & SeriesThe annual revenue R (in millions of dollars) of OPet Foods since its inception can be modeled by R (t) = -0.0042 +4 +0.085 3-0.16 t2-0.65t+3.4 where t is the number of years since the store opened. In what year was the revenue first greater than $3.9 million? Round your answer to 1 decimal place. After Number years. Estimate from the graph of R(t) when OPet Foods had its lowest revenue over the first five years of existence. Round your answer to three decimal places. t= Nienker